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The Archaeology of Sex
Dr. Peter Sinelli from the University of Central Florida will present the “Archaeology of Sex.” In this engaging presentation, discover why archaeologists study sex and what different cultures’ practice of sex reveals. It’s an “adult swim” of the science variety! An evening reserved only for adults, enjoy everything you love about Orlando Science Center with grown-up-inspired […]
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Technology to Prevent High-Risk Drinking among College Students
Psychology professor, Dr. Michael Dunn is one of three winners of the Technology-based Products to Prevent High-risk Drinking among College Students Challenge. Dr. Dunn won second place ($30,000) for the University of Central Florida’s Expectancy Challenge Alcohol Literacy Curriculum (ECALC) mobile application, which focuses on changing key expectancy processes to reduce risky alcohol use and […]
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Helping High School Students Discover Careers In Science and Technology
The Physics and Mathematics Departments of the University of Central Florida will be hosting a Physics and Math Career Exploration Day on Saturday, October 12 at 10:00 AM in room 161 of the Physical Sciences Building. This event is geared toward high school students who want to explore careers in physics or mathematics. The students […]
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Spelunkers in Ukhupacha
During the months of May and June of summer 2013, Dr. J. Marla Toyne, assistant professor in Anthropology, led a crew of UCF graduate and undergraduate students in collaboration with the Ukhupacha Project. This project consisted of a group of spelunkers from the University of Jaume I, Castellon, Spain during an innovative exploration of archaeological sites […]
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Science Prize for Inquiry-Based Instruction
When science educator Erin Saitta was a graduate student, she was invited to participate in a program in which students from kindergarten to high school age would do inquiry-based science — conducting real research labs without known outcomes, with the emphasis on learning how science works. Although skeptical about how such labs could succeed in […]
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Alumna Credits Success to Volunteering
“Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have,” said Anthropologist, Margaret Mead. Alumna Jessica Schwendeman, ’10, has a big heart to go along with her caring and warm personality and has always been one of the few ready to lend a helping hand whenever and […]
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Fall 2013 Law School Admissions Workshop
Law School Admissions Workshop When: September 23, 2013 Time: 4:30 PM – 6 PM Where: CB1 – 121 The College of Sciences and the Department of Legal Studies are holding a Law School Admissions Workshop at the above location. Dr. Roger Handberg, Prelaw Advisor for the College of Sciences and Dr. David Slaughter, Prelaw […]
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Shorter, Faster, Stronger: Advancing U.S. Strength in Lasers
The UCF researcher whose team developed the world’s shortest laser pulse last summer has received a $6.9 million grant from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to make those pulses 1000 times stronger. Professor Zenghu Chang, from the Department of Physics and the College of Optics and Photonics, is leading a team comprised of […]
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Holding Hands to Save the Indian River Lagoon – One Person at a Time
Thousands of residents are expected to hold hands across seven coastal bridges throughout the region on Saturday, Sept. 28, in an effort to raise awareness about the serious threats to the health of the Indian River Lagoon. “The goal is to raise awareness and let people know how truly important the health of our waterways […]
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Security in the Caucasus
Dr. Houman Sadri is an associate professor in the political science department at UCF. He has been with the university since 1995 and teaches courses in international relations, American government and world political geography. He recently received a $3,000 teaching grant from the Global European Studies Institute in Germany to lecture for the graduate level […]
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Afghanistan 2014
On Sept. 11, Dr. Roger Kangas, Dean of the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, visited the Political Science Department to give a presentation on “Afghanistan 2014: Security Challenges to the Neighboring States.” Dr. Kangas has vast research and policy experience in the Central Asian region. He previously served as as a Professor […]
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Maj. Steve Katsaris: Former DJ trades air waves for Air Force
ARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) — When he was 8 years old, he would sit in his bedroom and act like Casey Kasem, radio personality and host of the American Top 40, using a tape recorder with a condenser microphone as an 8-track cassette tape or record played in the background. His aforementioned disc […]
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Forensic Fire Investigation Helps Expose the Cause of Fires
The Rim Fire that recently ravaged Yosemite National Park was started by a hunter’s illegal campfire, according to authorities. To determine the cause of such a fire, investigators rely on a number of observations and techniques, from telltale signs of flames to satellite imagery and chemical tests. National Geographic spoke with Michael Sigman, the director […]
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Dr. Kerstin Hamann Appointed to Serve on Editorial Board of APSR
Dr. Kerstin Hamann, professor and chair of the Political Science Department, has recently been appointed to serve on the editorial board of the American Political Science Review, the top-ranked journal in political science. In addition, she has recently been appointed to the editorial board of South European Society & Politics. Dr. Hamann also serves on the […]
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Taking the Situation in Syria to the Radio Waves
Dr. Houman Sadri, associate professor of political science, was interviewed on a local radio program on Monday, September 9. He was asked to break down the situation in Syria in simple terms that the audience could understand. He explained how we got to where we are currently and what is next, from a completely unbiased point of view. To […]
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Annual Women of Distinction Mentoring Award
Dr. Chrysalis Wright wins the Annual Women of Distinction Mentoring Award given by the UCF Center for Success of Women Faculty. This award recognizes Dr. Wright’s extensive mentorship activities. Dr. Wright started a highly successful regional campus psychology undergraduate research lab soon after joining the Psychology Department and Western Region at UCF in the fall […]
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UCF to Host Panel Discussion on the Zimmerman Trial
UCF will be hosting a panel discussion on the George Zimmerman trial with the journalists who covered it; Orlando Sentinel reporters, Rene Stutzman and Jeff Weiner; New York Times correspondent Lance Speere; WFTV Channel 9 reporter Kathi Belich, and WFTV legal analyst Bill Sheaffer. The discussion will take place on Monday, September 16th at […]
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Alumnus Shares Advice for UCF Students Seeking to Work in D.C.
Marc Alberts, ’11, graduated from UCF with a bachelor’s degree in political science on the international relations and comparative politics track and a minor in Spanish. Shortly after graduation, Alberts arrived in Washington, D.C. to work as an intern for a governmental affairs office in the downtown area. His internship helped him get another paid […]
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Alumni Climb The Career Ladder
Congratulations to the following UCF College of Sciences alumni on their recent career changes and accomplishments: Melissa Arocha, ’06, is the managing partner and co-founder of Silhouette Group, an award winning event planning, design and lifestyle marketing company based in New York City. At the 2013 International Special Events Society (ISES) Big Apple Awards, the […]
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UCF Alumna Serves the Central Florida Arts Community
If the family dog’s name is Knightro, you know its owners are passionate Knights. A strong advocate for UCF and the Central Florida arts community, Rae Ward, ’93, has been appointed as the new executive director for the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Central Florida, after previously serving as the organization’s marketing director. Ward graduated […]
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University of Central Florida Named Top College for Political Science Majors
The University of Central Florida has been recognized for excellence in Political Science education. AffordableCollegesOnline.org, a website aimed at helping students find affordable college options and providing information about financial aid and college rankings, recently identified the top 20 Political Science programs in the United States with the highest return on investment (ROI). The University […]
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Cycle Violence Theory
Dr. Amy Reckdenwald is an assistant professor at UCF in the department of sociology who is extremely passionate about her work and making a difference. Her current research interest is focused on male sex offenders and the impact prior abuse has on their behavior. According to Reckdenwald, the idea is that abuse within the family […]
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Arboretum Seeks Fall 2013 Volunteers
This is an excerpt from a story in the Central Florida Future asking for summer volunteers, read entire piece here. Whether you’re interested in restoring nature trails or enhancing your gardening skills, the UCF Arboretum wants you to be its newest volunteer. Officials at the 82-acre on-campus nature preserve are searching for a team of […]
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Sacrificing Times: Secrets of Ancient America
The Department of Anthropology presents Dr. Marla Toyne: Uncovering the Secrets of Ancient America Orlando Museum of Art Auditorium September 5th, 2013 from 5:30-6:30 PM Topic – They Were Sacrificing Times: Ritual Violence of the Northern Coast of Peru The free presentation will help you discover why the Tumi knife was made and used by pre-Incan society during […]
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Dr. Hojun Song Awarded NSF Grant for Outstanding Research
While most children grow up wanting to be doctors, astronauts or firefighters, Dr. Hojun Song knew he wanted to study bugs. Song is an assistant professor in the biology department and also the founder of the Song Laboratory of Insect Systematics and Evolution at UCF. It was when he moved to the United States from […]
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Alumni Publish New Literature
Congratulations to Brian Lackovic, ’94, who recently published his book, The Celestial Connection, a part historical fiction, part cyber espionage thriller. The premise of the book is a mysterious phone cable and an old set of train tracks long forgotten in Jupiter, Fla. connect the lives of two individuals who are separated by 120 years. […]
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Comet in Deep Freeze Thaws as It Approaches Earth; Viewing Planned
What some people are calling the comet of the century will be paying a visit to our part of the solar system in November, but scientists, including UCF’s Yan Fernandez, are already hard at work preparing for its arrival. Comet ISON comes from the Oort Cloud, a refuge for icy debris jettisoned by Jupiter and […]
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Alumna’s Degree Takes Her Around The World
To say that Marlene Nilsson, ’97, is well traveled would be putting things mildly. Working in places like Chad, Egypt, Sudan, Libya and Saudi Arabia this alumna has been all over the world. Her career is what allowed her to become so worldly, but Marlene credits her education at UCF for helping her succeed in […]
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Disney Pays Kudos to UCF Biologist For Efforts to Save Local Lagoon
Disney’s Worldwide Conservation Fund has named UCF biologist Linda Walters and Winter Springs High School teacher Paul Sacks among its conservation heroes for 2013. The Disney Conservation Hero Award recognizes “local citizens for their tireless efforts to save wildlife, protect habitats and educate communities.” Individuals were nominated by non-profit environmental organizations. Each winner and their […]
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UCF Alumni Tie the Knot – Summer 2013
Jimmy Skiles, ’06, and Kim Merkur ’08, were married June 15, 2013 in Key Largo, Fla. UCF alumni in the wedding party included: Abby Martin-Winblad, ’08; Alexina Binnie-Alonso, ’08; maid of honor Melissa Merkur-Ventre, ’07; Derek Warden, ’08; Tom Kunnen, ’06; Adam Pallesen, ’06; Matt DeSalvo, ’06; and best man Brandon Purington, ’06. The groomsmen […]